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  • Extreme Abseil 2026

    Extreme Abseil 2026

    Do you have a head for heights? Join our Extreme Abseil 2026 and take on the tower for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Face your fears and with your help, we can build a dedicated space for our patients facing end-of-life, and their loved ones. Read more

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    The Big Jump - Skydive Day

    Go above and beyond for your loved ones and your local NHS Charity with The Big Jump. Take the leap of a lifetime, tick a skydive off your bucket list, at our big event. Limited spaces available! Read more

  • Colour Run 2026

    Colour Run 2026

    Back by popular demand is our vibrant Colour Run! The most colourful event of the year by far! Read more

  • Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity - Whole Hog

    Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity - Whole Hog

    Take on The Suffolk Whole Hog and fundraise for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. A muddy, unforgettable challenge for individuals and teams. Expect to be tired. Expect to be wet. Expect to laugh a lot! Read more

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Take part and raise money to support Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity so that we can be there for your friends and family when they need us most. 

The events on this page are organised by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity or by third party challenge event specialists.

Not found the event for you here? Whether you prefer an adrenaline rush or caffeine rush we've got an event to suit you, get in touch for more ideas.

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Extreme Abseil 2026

Extreme Abseil 2026

Do you have a head for heights? Join our Extreme Abseil 2026 and take on the tower for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Face your fears and with your help, we can build a dedicated space for our patients facing end-of-life, and their loved ones. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 7th June, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 21st December, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Ipswich Hospital Tower, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

The Big Jump - Skydive Day

The Big Jump - Skydive Day

Go above and beyond for your loved ones and your local NHS Charity with The Big Jump. Take the leap of a lifetime, tick a skydive off your bucket list, at our big event. Limited spaces available! Read more

Start: 20th June, 2026 at 8:00am

End: 20th June, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 14th December, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: UK Parachuting, Beccles Airfield, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7XD

Colour Run 2026

Colour Run 2026

Back by popular demand is our vibrant Colour Run! The most colourful event of the year by far! Read more

Start: 12th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 12th September, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 11th December, 2025

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP4 2BX

Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity - Whole Hog

Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity - Whole Hog

Take on The Suffolk Whole Hog and fundraise for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. A muddy, unforgettable challenge for individuals and teams. Expect to be tired. Expect to be wet. Expect to laugh a lot! Read more

Start: 4th October, 2026 at 11:30am

End: 4th October, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 28th September, 2025

Updated: 16th March, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Wantisden Hall, Wantisden Valley, Woodbridge, IP12 3PQ

Run For Charity

Run For Charity

Run For Charity is the UK's number 1 destination for charity running. Find a race, fundraise, and run for charity! From Colchester Stampede and Ipswich Half to Manchester and Amsterdam Marathon, get involved! Limited spaces available. Read more

Start: 1st January, 2026 at 8:00am

End: 31st December, 2026 at 8:00am

Published: 31st December, 2023

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Popular Running Events, Various Dates and Locations, Worldwide

TCS London Marathon 2027

TCS London Marathon 2027

Join the iconic TCS London Marathon as part of Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity! We have four exclusive charity places for 2027, so tell us why you would like one and complete an application today. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2027 at 8:00am

End: 25th April, 2027 at 7:30pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 24th April, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: London Marathon, Greenwich, London

Santa Fun Run 2026

Santa Fun Run 2026

Join the jolliest run of the year! Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park. Read more

Start: 6th December, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 6th December, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st June, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG

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Santa Fun Run 2026

Santa Fun Run 2026

Join the jolliest run of the year! Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park. Read more

Start: 6th December, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 6th December, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st June, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG

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TCS London Marathon 2027

TCS London Marathon 2027

Join the iconic TCS London Marathon as part of Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity! We have four exclusive charity places for 2027, so tell us why you would like one and complete an application today. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2027 at 8:00am

End: 25th April, 2027 at 7:30pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 24th April, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: London Marathon, Greenwich, London

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Run For Charity

Run For Charity

Run For Charity is the UK's number 1 destination for charity running. Find a race, fundraise, and run for charity! From Colchester Stampede and Ipswich Half to Manchester and Amsterdam Marathon, get involved! Limited spaces available. Read more

Start: 1st January, 2026 at 8:00am

End: 31st December, 2026 at 8:00am

Published: 31st December, 2023

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Popular Running Events, Various Dates and Locations, Worldwide

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Colour Run 2026

Colour Run 2026

Back by popular demand is our vibrant Colour Run! The most colourful event of the year by far! Read more

Start: 12th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 12th September, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 11th December, 2025

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP4 2BX

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Extreme Abseil 2026

Extreme Abseil 2026

Do you have a head for heights? Join our Extreme Abseil 2026 and take on the tower for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Face your fears and with your help, we can build a dedicated space for our patients facing end-of-life, and their loved ones. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 7th June, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 21st December, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Ipswich Hospital Tower, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

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